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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.57, 1,365.21 and 602.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.57, 1,365.21 and 602.66 is: 902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.57 : 1,365.21 = 602.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.57/1,365.21 = 602.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.57x = 1,365.21 × 602.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.57x = 822,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,750.63/911.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.57

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